Ellie at Speaking of Books

Fun morning filming with @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social in South East London

Thought provoking evening @TheO2 listening to @barackobama.bsky.social & @davidolusoga.bsky.social

Around 20,000? people and yet you could have heard a pin drop. At times depressing, at times hopeful but certainly a lot to think on.

We hope the new school year has started smoothly for you all.

It might be time to turn your attention to booking some exciting things for the year ahead?

Take a look at our website www.speakingofbooks.co.uk or email ellie@speakingofbooks.co.uk We’d love to hear from you

Perfect Sat morning courtesy of @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social

It’s already made me laugh and think. I’m only on ‘A’!

The intro mentions an event I sorted out so as always, reading your books has such a personal connection and I feel very fortunate. Thank you for my “Good Day” spent reading

A truly special day with the ridiculously talented @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social
and Zohab Zee Khan performing for children in Kent today @leedscastleuk. Thank you @VirtSchl_Kent for having us!

I met and chatted to absolutely lovely people who were so inspirational and told stories that made me laugh and moved me to tears.

Thank you so much for inviting us. An honour to have been in the room.

It’s humbling to be in a room packed with people who dedicate their professional lives in service of others the way those across our NHS do.

Tonight North London NHS Foundation Trust’s staff awards was hosted by @MichaelRosenyes
and I got to go along too.

Lastnight we had an SOB outing to watch our client Rea Malhotra-Mukhtyar in a thought-provoking piece of storytelling, very different to her school sessions which we organise for her. With her usual talent, warmth and creativity, it was such a treat to see her versatility as a performer and artist.

Looking forward to working with @hfleducation.bsky.social again! Always a pleasure to be asked back! Get ready for some fun!

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The brilliant @drzacharywalker.bsky.social
is speaking at @hfleducation.bsky.social
Primary Headteacher’s Conference 👇🏻
To book Zachary to speak at your INSET or conference, contact me
ellie@speakingofbooks.co.uk

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Fun day at “work”, filming with @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social
then a diary session, which is always Michael’s fave thing to do!

Sooooo good to see you @speakingofbooks.bsky.social! So many possibilities!

What a gorgeous start to my working week. A meeting with @drzacharywalker.bsky.social
in sunny Russell Square. Always a treat, full of exciting plans and ideas 💡

A group of us went to watch our dear friend Michael Rosen live narrate the incredible dance show based on his ‘Sad Book’.
Superb choreography @201DanceCompany. A truly moving yet also healing experience.
Congratulations to all involved but mostly to Michael, who I just went North of the river for ♥️

Grateful thanks to @essexepha for inviting us back again. This morning @NerysHughesWCT ran a session on Headteacher wellbeing focusing on the pillars of mental health. Packed with practical ideas and thought provoking questions for leaders who prioritise others before themselves

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Exciting news 📣 : Delighted to welcome Rea Malhotra-Mukhtyar to the Speaking of Books team - please check her out on my website speakingofbooks.co.uk and contact me to book her for your school! Ellie@speakingofbooks.co.uk

Thanks to @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social for introducing us! ⭐

Great job Ellie - that's incredible, what a team!

You are a star @drfergy.bsky.social and @excelanconsult.com is lucky to have you. The audience will be so lucky!

Proud to be representing @excelanconsult.com tomorrow when I deliver a keynote on Emotional Based School Avoidance excelanconsult.com/people/

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That’s a wrap on WBD week 2025!

Between us, I’m very proud to report that the SOB team have delighted nearly 25,000 children across the globe this week!

An enormous amount of hard work and long hours behind the scenes pulling it all together.

My grateful thanks to everyone involved🥂

All packed and leaving for @childcareedexpo.bsky.social @myolympia to support @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social (not physically… or emotionally for that matter!).

Two seminars and a mammoth signing session, @RovingBookshop no doubt.
It’ll be a fun day!

Good morning! See you there @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social

Tomorrow I'm at London Olympia Childcare & Education Expo. First I'll be opening the whole show (scissor snip?), then doing two keynote talks on stories and how they help us live and survive. Also signing books with
@RovingBookshop
all set up by
@SpeakingofBks

See you there!

Sounds like you were rather good 😉 Zachary! Hope your journey home was smooth! Always a pleasure working with you

Looking very dapper!